Stewardship - Time and Talent

Stewardship Commitment

Dear Lord, In Your goodness for all the gifts you have given me, direct my heart in how I may share my gifts through my offering of prayers, my participation in shared ministries, and my giving of financial and other resources. I know that I will be further blessed through my sharing in Your name. Amen.

A brief description of the ministries available at St. Joseph follows. Additional information on ministries can be found in the Parish Directory or the blue Light the Way booklet. Click here for the downloadable commitment form. (One form per person, please)

Pastoral Care

300 Prayer Network -- Pray for the needs of the parish community.
301 Communion Minister to the Homebound -- Visit parishioners who are homebound, in nursing homes or hospitals. Bring them support, company and the Eucharist.
303 Grief Ministry -- Assist with facilitation support groups. Follow up by phone or visit with those who have suffered a loss.
306 Anointing of the Sick -- Assist with hospitality and greeting at these special Saturday morning masses three times per year.
307 Marriage Preparation Couples -- Work with engaged couples using the PREPARE/ENRICH tool to help them prepare for marriage.
308 Prayer Shawl Makers -- Knit prayer shawls to be passed on to those with a variety of needs.

Liturgy

100 Hospitality (Youth - Adult - Families are encouraged to consider serving together) Greet and provide directions for all attending services.
101 Altar Server (4th Grade - Adult) Families are encouraged to consider serving together
102 Lector (Proclaim the Word of God during Liturgies)
103 Eucharist Minister -- You must be Confirmed to serve in this ministry
104 Lay Presider for Prayer Services -- You must be Confirmed to serve in this ministry. Provide leadership for the community to celebrate a Word and Communion Service in the absence of a priest.
105 Weekend Sacristan -- Help insure that weekend liturgies proceed smoothly.
106 Baptism Hospitality Minister -- Greet and help direct families and infants celebrating baptism.

Music

125 Cantor -- Lead congregation in song. Audition and ongoing rehearsal required.
126 Liturgical Choir -- High School through Adult -- Wednesday evening rehearsals.
127 Youth Choir (Grade School through teen) Rehearsals Tuesday afternoons.
128 Instrumental Ensemble -- Junior High through Adult) Thursday afternoon rehearsals.
129 Resurrection Choir --Lead congregation in song during funerals. Monthly rehearsals (Monday afternoons).
130 Youth-infused Mass Musician (Provide instrumental accompaniment for liturgies)

Liturgy of the Word for Children

150 Leader -- Lead children through the scriptures by simplifying the Word for children during liturgies
151 Assistant -- Assist Leader

Justice & Charity

420 Meals on Wheels -- Deliver Pre-made meals to the homebound.
421 Paint-a-Thon -- During August
422 Centennial Community Food Shelf -- Stock and distribute food on the 4th Monday or Thursday.
423 Loaves and Fishes -- Preparing and serving a meal once a month on the third Tuesday.
426 Prison Ministry -- Help with various projects at Lino Lakes Prison
427 Helping Hands (Emergency Assistance) clean up, minor repairs, various trades, need trucks, trailers, etc.

Early Childhood Sunday Program --Serving children ages three through grade 1 during the 8, 9:30 and 11am masses. Volunteers must be 14 years or older.

220 Catechist/Co-Catechist
221 Catechist Assistant
222 Catechist Substitute
223 Office Assistant
225 Assist with Art Projects

Elementary Faith Formation -- Assist students in grades 2-6 meeting either on Monday evenings at 5:30 or 7pm or Wednesday evenings at 5:30. A variety of volunteer opportunities exist for adult and youth (14 years or older)

245 Catechist/Co-Catechist
246 Catechist Assistant
247 Catechist Substitute
249 Assist with Family Events

Middle School Ministry (7th-8th Grade)

254 Catechist/Co-Catechist for grades 7 or 8
255 Catechist Assistant
256 Catechist Substitute
257 Liturgical Drama Club -- (6th, 7th and 8th Grade)
258 Chaperone Social Activities
259 Help plan Social Events
260 2nd Harvest Food Bank helper
261 Help with Summer Program 1. Summer Stretch (Wednesdays) 2. Mission Trip (July)

Senior High Ministry (9th-12th Grade)

265 Peer Minister (11th-12th Grade)
266 Peer Ministry Adult Leadership Team
268 Confirmation Small Group Leader (Grade 9 or 10)
270 Help plan Sr. High Activities
271 Help with Sr. High Retreats
272 Music Leadership with youth

Adult Formation Ministry

281 RCIA Sponsor -- Journey with someone wishing to explore the Catholic Faith.
282 RCIA Team Member -- help with the RCIA Process
293 Small Group Ministry Leadership Team
294 Help during the Cana Supper
295 Cana Supper Planning Team -- Meet as needed 2 months prior to the event.
296 Facilitator for a Small Group
298 Parish Mission Planning Team
299 Help during the Parish Mission

Membership Opportunities

304 Women's Spirituality Group -- Read and discuss materials related to women's spirituality.
305 New Beginnings -- Widows/Widowers gather once a moth for dinner at a local restaurant.
309 Hope for Wellness -- Share with others who are recovering from life threatening illness.
311 Mom's Group -- An opportunity for moms to support one another in faith. Mothers with all ages of children are welcome.
500 Men's Group
510 The Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
560 Boy Scouts
565 Knights of Columbus

Commission or Council Representative

400 Justice & Charity Commission
600 Building/Maintenance Committee
610 Finance Commission
612 Discipleship Committee
620 Cemetery Committee
801 Parish Council
802 Community Life Commission
803 Liturgy & Music Commission
804 Pastoral Care Commission
807 Faith Formation Commission

Additional Opportunities

280 I am interested in becoming Catholic
297 I would like to join a small group
503 Men's Group Retreat
513 CCW Evening of Reflection